How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG093 - External number range cannot be enabled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 093

• Message text: External number range cannot be enabled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG093 - External number range cannot be enabled. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_BL_MSG093 - External number range cannot be enabled
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to enable an external number range for a workflow object or a business object, but the system detects that the external number range is not properly configured or cannot be activated due to inconsistencies or missing settings.
  In SAP Workflow, number ranges are used to assign unique identifiers to workflow instances or tasks. There are two types of number ranges:
  
  Internal number range: The system automatically assigns numbers.
  External number range: The user or an external system provides the number.
  
  When you attempt to enable an external number range, the system checks if the number range object and intervals are correctly defined and active. If the external number range is not properly set up or the number range object is missing or inactive, the system throws this error.
  
  Common Scenarios Leading to This Error:
  
  The number range object for the external number range is not created or assigned.
  The number range interval is not defined or is inactive.
  The external number range is enabled in the workflow object settings, but the corresponding number range object is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Attempting to switch from internal to external number range without proper setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Verify that the number range object assigned to the workflow or business object exists.
  Check if the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range Interval:
  
  If no intervals exist, create a new interval with appropriate number ranges.
  Make sure the interval is active and valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range Object Correctly:
  
  In the workflow or business object configuration, ensure the external number range is linked to the correct number range object.
  
  
  
  Switching Number Range Type:
  
  If you want to enable external number range, ensure that the internal number range is disabled or properly handled.
  Sometimes, you may need to delete or reset the existing number range settings before enabling external numbering.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If changes were transported from another system, verify that the number range objects and intervals exist in the target system.
  Synchronize or recreate missing number range objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to create or modify number ranges.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects maintenance.
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to check workflow/business object settings).
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow number range issues for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Number Ranges.
  SAP Workflow Administration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WFD_BL_MSG093 indicates that the external number range cannot be enabled because the system cannot find or activate the required number range object or interval. To fix it, verify and properly configure the number range object and intervals in transaction SNRO, then correctly assign them in the workflow or business object settings.
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which workflow or object you are working with), I can help with more specific steps.